Grammar
Countable and uncountable nouns
A Millie’s mother is coming back from a two-week business trip. Millie and her dad want to make a nice dinner for her. Complete their conversation with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Dad: What should we have for dinner tonight, Millie?
Millie: Let’s make (1)
(soup)!
Dad: Sounds great! We all love soup. What kind of soup do you want?
Millie: How about soup with (2)
(vegetable) and (3)
(fish ball)?
Dad: OK. We can also make some (4)
(chicken) and (5)
(rice).
Millie: Great! We have rice, but we don’t have any chicken. Let’s buy some.
Dad: We can buy some (6)
(fruit) too. Your mum likes (7)
(orange).
Millie: She also likes (8)
(apple juice). Let’s get some of that too! I’m excited for this dinner, Dad.
Dad: So am I. I’m sure Mum will like it.
B Three students are talking about their ideas of the perfect breakfast. Complete what they are saying with the help of the pictures.
Fiona: I don’t like to eat too much food at the start of the day. For breakfast, I like to eat some (1)
. I also drink some (2)
. Sometimes I have fruit too, like an (3)
. It’s a simple and light breakfast.
Adam: For me, the perfect breakfast includes two (4)
. I love a (5)
for breakfast too. For my drink, I enjoy (6)
. This breakfast gives me lots of energy for the day.
Violet: Breakfast is my favourite meal! At the weekend, my mum and I always make a special breakfast. We make (7)
! They’re delicious. I always drink (8)
with them. Yum! It’s the best way to start the day!
C Amy is reading a magazine article about healthy snacks. Complete the article with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Choosing healthy snacks
We all know a healthy diet is important. These days, lots of teens are already trying to make their (1)
(meal) healthy, but what about snacks? How can you choose healthy snacks too?
First, look for snacks without a lot of (2)
(sugar). At snack time, people with a sweet tooth often reach for (3)
(candy bar) or chocolates. These are not very good for you. Fresh fruit, like apples or (4)
(banana), is a much healthier choice.
Second, try not to buy very salty snacks. Eating some (5)
(salt) is important, but too much is bad for you. Stay away from crisps and have some (6)
(yogurt) instead.
Third, think about your drinks. Lots of teenagers love sodas, but these are high in sugar. A better choice is (7)
(tea). Another great choice is (8)
(milk).
These simple snacks can improve your diet and your health!
